NaviSite, Inc. (Nasdaq: NAVI), a leading provider of managed application, infrastructure and messaging services, today announced the availability of i...

NaviSite, Inc. (Nasdaq: NAVI), a leading provider of managed application, infrastructure and messaging services, today announced the availability of its new shared managed messaging services for Microsoft Exchange 2003. NaviSite's new service makes available the latest release of Microsoft's email and collaboration platform for mid-market companies as a fully managed solution that lowers costs and improves reliability and security. In addition, NaviSite offers Exchange migration services to help customers upgrade from Exchange 5.5 or Exchange 2000 to the latest platform.

NaviSite's shared Exchange service provides comprehensive Exchange 2003 functionality through a cost-effective monthly mailbox rental model. Instead of purchasing software and servers and configuring and managing an Exchange solution, NaviSite customers have the ability pay a predictable monthly fee for fully managed Exchange mailboxes for their users. Messaging services are provided from NaviSite's data centers and managed by the service provider's experienced messaging team. "Email has become as critical to business operations as phone service," said Will Scott, NaviSite's Vice President of Products and Services. "Mid market organizations have the same need for reliable email service as the Fortune 500. NaviSite's Shared Exchange 2003 service leverages our investment in data center infrastructure, messaging expertise, and proven processes to create a shared service that provides the same level of quality and reliability as our dedicated solutions, at a price that


NaviSite's Managed Exchange Service includes:
· All Exchange 2003 functionality, including;email;calendaring;
· Access via the full Outlook client, web browser,or through any standard email program that supports POP3 or IMAP
· Tier 2 and 3 support, available 24x7
· All user and server administration (adds, changes, deletes)
· Backup and disaster recovery
· Service Level Agreements to ensure availability
· Server and email virus protection
· Added value services such as spam filtering and enhanced reporting
· Integrated Blackberry wireless services to support mobile workers
· Web control panel for account maintenance

"NaviSite is an early adopter of Exchange 2003 because of the significant improvements Microsoft has made to the platform," continued Scott; "With features such as a full-featured Web access client, local mail caching, improved bandwidth efficiency,and integrated support for mobile users, Exchange 2003 is designed to support robust, full-featured hosted solutions.”

NaviSite's Managed Exchange Expertise
NaviSite's managed Exchange service is complemented by the company's Exchange-related consulting services. NaviSite offers complete migration services to help customers move from older Exchange releases (or other platforms) onto Exchange 2003. In addition, we offer custom application development, Active Directory solutions, and support for wireless technologies such as Blackberry and PDA deployments. NaviSite also offers a managed spam filtering service to help customers reduce the costs of receiving, storing, and handling spam messages. NaviSite offers dedicated Exchange solutions for customers whose requirements demand customization for increased security and functionality.

Pricing and Availability
NaviSite's operational efficiencies and scalability allow the company to offer enterprise-grade Shared Exchange 2003 at price points competitive with low-end Exchange hosting providers - typically $12 to $15 per user per month, based on implementation and configuration.
As part of its introduction of its new managed Exchange 2003 services, NaviSite is offering special service discounts to qualified customers between now and Dec. 31, 2003:
· Free month of Exchange service: customers who sign a standard NaviSite one-year contract for Shared Exchange 2003 will receive a free month of mail hosting.
· Implementation fee waived: NaviSite's implementation fee will be waived for the first 50 users per customer on any one-year Shared Exchange 2003 contract.

About NaviSite, Inc.:
Founded in 1997, NaviSite, Inc, (NASDAQ: NAVI) is a leading provider of application, messaging and infrastructure management services for more than 800 customers consisting of mid-market enterprises, divisions of large multinational companies, and government agencies.

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